Geography Quiz – Set 9
Attempt each question, then click “Show answer” to reveal the correct option and a brief explanation.
1. Which of these countries does NOT have any territory in the Alps?
Correct answer: D. Netherlands — The Alps span countries like Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy, Slovenia, and others, but not the Netherlands.
2. The capital “Muscat” belongs to which country?
Correct answer: A. Oman — Muscat is Oman’s port capital on the Gulf of Oman.
3. Which of these rivers flows through Paris?
Correct answer: B. Seine — It flows northwest through Paris to the English Channel.
4. Which of these Asian countries is doubly landlocked (surrounded only by landlocked countries)?
Correct answer: C. Uzbekistan — Along with Liechtenstein, it is one of the world’s two doubly landlocked countries.
5. Which capital city is located in the Canadian province of Ontario?
Correct answer: C. Both A and B — Ottawa is Canada’s national capital, Toronto is Ontario’s provincial capital; both are in Ontario.
6. Which European country is famous for its “polders,” low-lying land reclaimed from the sea?
Correct answer: B. Netherlands — Much of its land lies below sea level and is protected by dikes.
7. The capital “Manila” is located on which island group of its country?
Correct answer: A. Luzon — Manila is on Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines.
8. Which of these countries does the equator NOT pass through?
Correct answer: D. South Africa — It lies entirely south of the equator.
9. The world’s deepest ocean trench, the Mariana Trench, lies in which ocean?
Correct answer: B. Pacific Ocean — The Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench is the deepest known point in the oceans.
10. Which of these is the correct capital of Malaysia?
Correct answer: C. Both A and B — Kuala Lumpur is the national capital; Putrajaya is the federal administrative centre.
11. Which country is entirely north of the Arctic Circle among these options?
Correct answer: C. None of the above — All have territory both above and below the Arctic Circle.
12. The “Great Victoria Desert” is found in which country?
Correct answer: A. Australia — It is one of Australia’s largest deserts, in the west and south-central regions.
13. Which of these capital cities lies on the Danube River?
Correct answer: B. Budapest — The Danube flows through several capitals, including Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, and Belgrade.
14. Which country is the world’s largest archipelagic state (by number of islands and size combined)?
Correct answer: C. Indonesia — It consists of thousands of islands spread across Southeast Asia.
15. Which of these countries has its capital at a very high elevation (over 3,500 m)?
Correct answer: C. Bolivia – La Paz — It is one of the highest capitals in the world.
16. The “Gulf of Bothnia” lies between which two countries?
Correct answer: A. Sweden and Finland — It is the northern arm of the Baltic Sea.
17. Which of these countries does NOT border any other country (island nation only)?
Correct answer: A. New Zealand — Ireland shares the island with the UK (Northern Ireland); PNG shares New Guinea with Indonesia; Haiti shares Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic.
18. Which African capital lies closest to the Prime Meridian (0° longitude)?
Correct answer: A. Accra — Ghana is one of the few countries the Prime Meridian passes through.
19. Which of the following is the correct capital of Myanmar (Burma)?
Correct answer: C. Naypyidaw — It was made the official capital in 2005, replacing Yangon.
20. The “Great Rift Valley” runs through which of these countries?
Correct answer: A. Kenya — The East African Rift passes through countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and others.
